Read a full match preview of the Premier League game between Arsenal and
Portsmouth at the Emirates on Saturday, Aug 22 2009, kick-off 3pm BST.

Tale of the game Arsenal have scored eight goals in two games so, thanks to the 6-1 thrashing of Everton and 2-0 Champions League play-off win in Glasgow.

They have an impressive record against Portsmouth, unbeaten in all 12 Premier League meetings, with six wins and six draws, while they have gone 16 League games in total without loss, winning 10.

Portsmouth last beat Arsenal in March 1958, winning 5-4 at Fratton Park in the old First Division while they last won at Arsenal in October 1954. Portsmouth have lost their first two and have gone 14 games since they last won away.